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Rem 700 SA or Sako L579 as base for 243AI....
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<blockquote data-quote="D B Cooper" data-source="post: 197129" data-attributes="member: 11000"><p>I am assuming that you are referring to the so called "Extractor failing and becoming shrapnel" legend. In relation to that , Frank de Haas states in his Bolt Action Rifle book , <strong>"I have never seen a Sako action that failed in any way, or developed excess headspace after long use."</strong></p><p> </p><p>I knew the late custom rifle builder Larry Brace personally. Larry used Sako actions almost exclusively to build his exquisit custom rifles. His personal favorite for his many trips to Africa was an L61R in .375 H&H. His wife's rifle was the same action in .270 Win. There was absolutely nothing that he dis-liked or mis-trusted about Sako actions and rifles.</p><p> </p><p>I have seen many Remington 700s with excessive headspace and with up-set locking lugs. Not to mention worn out extractors.</p><p> </p><p>I suppose this gentleman could build his .243 AI on the 1917 Enfield to circumvent any perceived or imagined failures of the action. </p><p> </p><p>BTW, I also did an extensive search to find anyone who had seen first hand, or experienced the alleged Sako Extractor failure. All I found was speculation and hear-say. So if you have first hand experience? I would very much like to hear a detailed account.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="D B Cooper, post: 197129, member: 11000"] I am assuming that you are referring to the so called "Extractor failing and becoming shrapnel" legend. In relation to that , Frank de Haas states in his Bolt Action Rifle book , [B]"I have never seen a Sako action that failed in any way, or developed excess headspace after long use."[/B] I knew the late custom rifle builder Larry Brace personally. Larry used Sako actions almost exclusively to build his exquisit custom rifles. His personal favorite for his many trips to Africa was an L61R in .375 H&H. His wife's rifle was the same action in .270 Win. There was absolutely nothing that he dis-liked or mis-trusted about Sako actions and rifles. I have seen many Remington 700s with excessive headspace and with up-set locking lugs. Not to mention worn out extractors. I suppose this gentleman could build his .243 AI on the 1917 Enfield to circumvent any perceived or imagined failures of the action. BTW, I also did an extensive search to find anyone who had seen first hand, or experienced the alleged Sako Extractor failure. All I found was speculation and hear-say. So if you have first hand experience? I would very much like to hear a detailed account. [/QUOTE]
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